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Human Papillomavirus

Can HPV Affect Your Fertility, Pregnancy or Baby?

By Teri Brown

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"This makes sense because the cervix goes from 4 to 5 centimeters in thickness to paper thin," Dr. Randell says. "And when the head goes through, there is sloughing off. That is similar to what we do currently to treat pre-cancers."

HPV doesn't mean you will have a problematic pregnancy. With care and diligence, you can have a normal and healthy pregnancy and delivery.

Things You Should Know About HPV
and Pregnancy
  • HPV seldom causes fertility problems.
  • While HPV can cause pre-cancers and the treatment used to treat this problem may cause an incompetent cervix, doctors are generally very cautious about doing anything that would compromise a future pregnancy.
  • Though a baby's exposure to maternal HPV can cause juvenile respiratory papillomatosis, it is extremely rare and the risk doesn't warrant having a C-section.
  • If you do have HPV, you should have a pap smear during your first OB visit so your doctor will know how closely you should be monitored during your pregnancy.

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